META — Meta Platforms, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Communication Services sector| Metric | META | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% | 2.93% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | — | 3.64% |
| Payout Ratio | 7.6% | 39.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 3 | 11 |
| 1Y Total Return | -15.0% | 2.7% |
Grades compare this stock to Communication Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
5.00%
3-Year Growth
N/A
5-Year Growth
N/A
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Jun 15, 2026
Last Payment
Jun 25, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.5250 | 0.00% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.5250 | 0.00% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.5250 | 0.00% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.5250 | 0.00% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.5250 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.5250 | +5.00% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | $0.5000 | N/A |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
7.6%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
11.2%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $10.57 | $13.23B |
| Q1 2025 | $6.59 | $11.09B |
| Q2 2025 | $7.28 | $9.02B |
| Q3 2025 | $1.08 | $11.17B |
Peer Comparison
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of June 21, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.